Perdido Street Station

Summary

«Perdido Street Station» is a fantasy novel written by China Miéville and published in 2000. The story unfolds in the city of New Crobuzon, a grim and chaotic metropolis where humanity, magic, and various technologies coexist side by side. Professor Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin, engaged in peculiar scientific research, is tasked with helping Yagharek, a wingless creature, regain the ability to fly. During his experiments, Isaac accidentally unleashes dangerous insects capable of stealing dreams and destroying the minds of the city's inhabitants. Alongside a group of unusual friends and allies, he must find a way to stop the threat before its victims become helpless slaves to fear. The novel explores themes of morality, politics, social injustice, and the authenticity of emotions, set against the backdrop of a complex and meticulously crafted world.